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    • Oahu Weather Forecast for May 20, 2026

    Oahu Weather Forecast for May 20, 2026

    Trade winds will steadily strengthen through Thursday and could produce advisory level winds by Thursday afternoon, especially over Maui County and the Big...

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    Oahu Surf Forecast for May 20, 2026
    Oahu Surf Forecast for May 20, 2026

    Small, short to medium period north-northwest swell energy will decline through Thursday. The next small north- northwest swell will move into the Hawaii...

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    Oahu News:

    Oahu prepares for Memorial Day observances featuring wreath presentations, rifle salutes, hula, and community traditions, while a multi-agency response continues after an oil spill in Ala Wai Harbor threatens Honolulu's waters. The city has dropped plans for a archery range in Kaimuki due to community opposition and now seeks a new location. On the public safety front, the Honolulu Police Commission has narrowed down three finalists for the HPD Chief position. Meanwhile, Hawaii’s baseball team is still making a joyful run in the Big West tournament this mid-May. Lastly, significant $500 million construction contracts are set to enhance the Oahu rail system, promising improved transit options for island residents and visitors alike.

    Oahu Memorial Day observances planned

    May 20, 2026 Star Advertiser
    Sew-A-Lei For Memorial Day
    May 20, 2026 Spectrum
    75th annual Sew-A-Lei tradition returns for Memorial Day
    May 20, 2026 KHON2
    Ways to donate fresh lei for the Mayor's 75th Memorial Day Ceremony
    May 19, 2026 KHON2
    Public invited to observe the 75th Mayor's Memorial Day Ceremony
    May 19, 2026 Spectrum
    "What to expect for the Mayor's 75th Memorial Day Ceremony"
    May 19, 2026 KHON2
    Federal, state agencies respond to Ala Wai oil spill in Honolulu Harbor

    Federal, state agencies respond to Ala Wai oil spill in Honolulu Harbor

    May 19, 2026 KHON2
    Federal, state agencies respond to Ala Wai oil spill
    May 18, 2026 Spectrum

    City drops plan for Kaimuki archery range; seeks new site after community opposition

    May 20, 2026 Star Advertiser
    Oʻahu's first public kyudojo project halted; new site search underway
    May 20, 2026 KHON2

    Honolulu Police Commission selects three finalists for HPD Chief position

    May 11, 2026 Spectrum
    Honolulu Police Commission selects 3 finalists for HPD chief
    May 7, 2026 Spectrum
    Honolulu police union supports Lambert for chief, survey says
    May 20, 2026 Star Advertiser

    Hawaii baseball team finds joy in playing in mid-May during Big West tournament run

    May 20, 2026 Star Advertiser
    Hawaii baseball looks to leader Zeigler-Namoa, elite pitching in Big West tournament
    May 20, 2026 Spectrum
    UH ace Magdaleno is All-Big West first team while reliever Tomii gets a nice surprise
    May 20, 2026 Star Advertiser
    'Scoreboard – May 20, 2026' sports schedule update from Star Advertiser
    May 20, 2026 Star Advertiser
    'Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii transcends human-made boundaries with annual event at Ala Moana Beach Park'

    'Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii transcends human-made boundaries with annual event at Ala Moana Beach Park'

    Jan 1, 1970 'Spectrum'
    'Habilitat volunteers welcome the work to set up the special Shinnyo Lantern Floating for Hawaii'
    Jan 1, 1970 'KHON2'

    Maui News Chevron Forward

    Schatz set to introduce legislation to ban bets on individual moments within games

    During a Senate Commerce subcommittee hearing on sports betting, US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) discussed with gaming experts vulnerabilities created by micro prop bets in sports and the need to address illegal, offshore sports books that harm sports integrity.

    Department of the Attorney General releases annual ‘License to Carry’ firearms statistics

    The Hawaiʻi Department of the Attorney General released its second annual report today presenting statewide and county data from calendar year 2025 on the licensing of private persons to carry concealed handguns in public for the purpose of lawful self-defense.

    Mahi Pono launches 2026 Summer Internship Program

    Mahi Pono is now accepting applications for its 2026 Summer Internship Program, offering Maui students and young adults hands-on experience in diversified agriculture and farm operations.

    Hospice Maui stands firm in integrity and transparency amid CMS hospice moratorium

    Hospice Maui is sharing context with patients, families, and neighbors across Maui County, in response to recent national headlines about hospice and home health industry.

    Whalers Village names Derrick Garcia as new General Manager

    Whalers Village is pleased to announce the appointment of Derrick Garcia as its new General Manager, bringing a track record of operational leadership, team development and strategic growth across premier retail and hospitality destinations.

    Kaua‘i News Chevron Forward

    California visitor rescued off popular Kaua‘i trail dies

    Kaua‘i first responders were first notified on Tuesday afternoon of the unconscious hiker on the rugged trail near an exposed cliffside section commonly referred to as Crawler’s Ledge.

    Real Property Collections office to be temporarily closed morning of May 21

    The closure is necessary to accommodate the 2026 Real Property foreclosure sale that begins at 9 a.m. Thursday at Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall.

    Researchers advance blood test for aggressive form of breast cancer

    A multi-university team — including University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center — developed a simpler way to find and track inflammatory breast cancer.

    Kauaʻi judge keeps development ban in place at former Princeville golf course

    A judge on Tuesday denied Starwood Capital Group’s request to resume development at Makai Woods Golf Course in Princeville, citing potential public health risks linked to historic cattle burial sites infected with anthrax.

    Briefs for May 20: School menus, trauma-informed care training, vaping and mental health

    State agencies work together to expand locally sourced school meals, the first cohort of state employees are certified in trauma-informed care and research discusses the effects of vaping on mental health.

    Island of Hawai‘i News Chevron Forward

    No injuries reported after domestic dispute escalated to a barricaded man in South Kona

    Hawai‘i Island Police Assistant Chief Rio Amon-Wilkins said Kona Patrol officers initially responded to the domestic incident in Captain Cook off of Hawai‘i Belt Road shortly after 8:30 p.m.

    Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding missing 88-year-old man

    The man was last seen early this morning leaving a residence in Keauhou.

    Mālama Honua Disaster Fund will support Native Hawaiian homeowners impacted by March kona low storms

    Office of Hawaiian Affairs launches the fund Friday, May 22, providing limited number of $10,000 repair grants; informational Zoom webinar set for 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 20.

    Pedestrian killed in Puna District hit-and-run identified

    The victim was struck multiple times by unknown vehicles, with the vehicles fleeing the area in an unknown direction.

    State to hold open house for Daniel K. Inouye Highway extension project in Waikōloa

    The extension project that began in 1999 to add 10.5 miles to the well-traveled Daniel K. Inouye Highway, also known as Saddle Road, had been shelved twice due to a lack of funding.

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